New downy mildew control option in lettuces
Growers of protected and indoor lettuces now have the flexibility to use an alternative fungicide…
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New Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds see a move to varietal resilience
New varieties on the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2016/17 (RL), launched today, see…
Conditions look good for 2016 EU-28 cereals harvest, but still serious pressure on farmers cash flow
Conditions look good for next years 2016 EU-28 cereals harvest and despite the drop in…
United Oilseeds announces record redistribution of profits to trading members
Farmers’ co-operative United Oilseeds Producers has announced a record redistribution of profits to its trading…
CPA response to spending review 2015
The Crop Protection Association has issued the following statement in response to the Spending Review…
Don’t delay twin OSR hit
Growers are being warned that delaying light leaf spot (LLS) sprays until soil temperatures fall…
GB arable crop area up slightly for harvest 2016, but OSR down 14%
The area of arable crops for harvest 2016 is up slightly compared with 2015, according…
New storage partnership announced
Frontier has announced that it is to be the new strategic storage partner for both…
Thousands attend GB’s flagship potato event BP2015
The entire potato industry gathered at Harrogate International Centre, North Yorkshire 12 and 13 November…
New crop research centre to reduce food waste in veg and fresh produce sectors
A new research centre dedicated to reducing crop and food waste and improving resource use…